Jennifer Shields
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Public Authority IHSS
12.2020 - Current
- Conflict resolution, emotional support, medication reminders, cook meals and reach out for additional services
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Volunteers of America
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Supportive interactions with program participants and team members, assessment of participants' needs, and support for the safety and integrity of all residents
- Host recovery meetings based on participants' affiliations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2025
Behavioral Sciences -
Ashford University
Substance Abuse Counseling -
InterCoast Colleges
08.2015
Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies -
InterCoast Colleges
West Covina, CA03.2013
Skills
- Teamwork
- Analytical Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Written Communication
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Compassionate
- Congenial
- Behavior redirection
- Family Communication
Affiliations
- VOA
- Salvation Army
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Public Authority IHSS
12.2020 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Volunteers of America
04.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Behavioral Sciences -
Ashford University
Substance Abuse Counseling -
InterCoast Colleges
Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies -
InterCoast Colleges